A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 2014949 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2016336 epoch_slot_no: 7536 block_no: 2014854 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1357 time: 2019-01-03 15:36:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x88cfbaa0558bf36cc8214ddee7ad3e712bfc202de606119892ab56ed31641d32Block Operator
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